IRVINE, Calif. – Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., one of the world’s largest rare coin and currency dealers, announced today that it has hired Richard Melamed as their Senior Numismatist.
"Richard Melamed is one of the most respected numismatists in the industry. During his 36-year career, Melamed has done everything from running his own coin business to grading for Professional Coin Grading Service, to working for the largest names in numismatics. His commitment to excellence will contribute to Spectrum’s continued growth as an internationally recognized pre-eminent rare coin and currency dealer," said Andrew Glassman, President of Spectrum.
"I am excited to take on this new challenge and add to Spectrum’s expansion," commented Melamed. " Read the rest of this entry »
IRVINE, Calif. – Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., one of the world’s largest rare coin and currency dealers, announced today that it has promoted Andrew Glassman to President.
"Andrew Glassman has been with Spectrum for over 18 years, during which time Spectrum has grown to an internationally recognized pre-eminent rare coin and currency dealer. Andrew has contributed to that success every step along the way. I am extremely pleased to announce his well-deserved promotion," said Greg Roberts, CEO and President of Escala Group, Inc., and CEO of Spectrum.
"I have been involved in every aspect of the business at Spectrum from top to bottom," commented Andrew. "I am excited to take on this new challenge and to continue Spectrum’s growth and commitment to excellence. I am fortunate to work with a staff that is one of the finest in the industry." Read the rest of this entry »
(Irvine, California) — Spectrum Numismatics International of Irvine, California again is expanding its operations with the opening of a World Currency Division.
"We have hired long-time paper money collector and dealer, David Leong of New Hampshire, to be our World Currency Trader. His three decades of extensive experience and knowledge will be a tremendous benefit to collectors as we launch our World Currency Division," said Peter A. Treglia, Director, Spectrum Currency.
Leong is a contributor to the respected reference books, Standard Catalog of World Paper Money and Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money.
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(Irvine, California) — Hundreds of silver and gold coins, silver bars and specially-made gold $1 and $5 denomination gaming tokens that were stored for decades in the vault of a well-known downtown Las Vegas casino have been purchased by Spectrum Numismatics International of Irvine, California.
“These items are from the El Cortez Hotel and Casino that was built on Fremont Street in 1941 and are from the personal collection of well-known Vegas gaming pioneer, Jackie Gaughan, who has owned the historic hotel since 1963,” said Ronald J. Gillio, Numismatic Acquisition Coordinator for Spectrum who arranged the purchase.
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